The U.S. defense secretary spoke with his Chinese counterpart today for the first time since November 2022, the Pentagon announced. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin held a video teleconference with China’s Minister of National Defense Dong Jun. The two discussed bilateral defense issues and global security dynamics, according to a Pentagon readout. It was the […]
WAXAHACHIE, Texas—The last time a total solar eclipse passed through this Texas town, horses and buggies filled the streets and cotton fetched 9 cents a pound. Nearly 150 years later, one thing hasn’t changed: the threat of clouds blocking the view. Overcast skies are forecast for Monday’s cosmic wonder across Texas, already packing in eclipse […]
The United States will continue to stand with its NATO allies and remains “ironclad” in its commitment to defending member territories, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Feb. 15. Mr. Austin made the comments following a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels. The defense secretary, who did not attend the meeting himself due […]
AUSTIN, Texas—A car crashed into a Texas hospital’s emergency room (ER) Tuesday, killing the driver and injuring five other people, including a child with life-threatening injuries, authorities said. The car smashed into the lobby of the ER at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center shortly after 5:30 p.m., fire officials said at a nighttime news […]
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told reporters at a Pentagon press briefing on Thursday that the United States will respond to the terror attacks against U.S. troops in Jordan on Jan. 28, which cost the lives of 3 U.S. service members. However, he said the retaliatory action would be taken “when we choose, where we choose, […]
The aide who called 911 for an ambulance for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin asked that the ambulance trip be low-key, according to audio obtained by The Epoch Times. “Can I ask that an ambulance not show up with lights and sirens? We’re trying to remain a little subtle,” the person said on the Jan. 1 […]
Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) speaks with reporters about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s transparency regarding his health following complications from a prostate cancer procedure at 12 p.m. ET on Jan. 11.
Five thousand years of Chinese civilization, culture, and history were brought to life at the Long Center Theater in Austin, Texas, this week. Shen Yun Performing Arts hopes to show people what authentic Chinese culture looked like before communism. Camille Pond, a former professional dancer in ballet, jazz, and tap said “the musical performances, the […]
WASHINGTON— The Pentagon released new details Sunday about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s continued hospitalization, saying he had a medical procedure on Dec. 22, went home a day later, and was admitted to intensive care on Jan. 1 when he began experiencing severe pain. The latest information came as members of both parties in Congress expressed […]
A host of nations are joining forces with the United States as part of a new security initiative to ensure safe naval passage through a critical trading route located in the Red Sea. Over the last few weeks, Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility for multiple attacks on commercial ships passing through the […]
Senators heard from Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin about national security on Tuesday. Both argued that supporting U.S. allies is vital to America’s national security interests. FBI Director Christopher Wray told a Senate hearing Tuesday that the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel could lead to the most significant terror […]
The chief of police in Austin, Texas, abruptly retired on Monday following major staffing shortages, failed union contract negotiations, and the impact of the “defund the police” movement. Austin Police Department Chief Joseph Chacon announced his retirement “with a heavy heart” on X, formerly Twitter. “This is one of the hardest messages that I’ve ever […]
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Friday that America and Australia will look at ways to “integrate” Japan in their joint defense efforts as China continues to display aggressive actions in the Indo-Pacific region. Mr. Austin made these remarks during his meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, who also serves as the […]
AUSTIN, Texas—A man run out of multiple cities and towns across Texas after he served prison time for the slaying of an 8-year-old girl in the 1980s has been arrested in connection with two other murders, and police say they are reopening several cold cases that could be linked to him. Raul Meza Jr., 62, […]
People rally to demand elected leaders take action to end the humanitarian crisis at the U.S. southern border at the Texas Capitol in Austin from 2:00 p.m. ET on April 29. Key speakers include: guitarist Ted Nugent, award-winning journalist Lara Logan, NHCLC President and CEO Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas); PragerU personality CJ […]
The man suspected of leaking Pentagon documents has made his first court appearance. Jack Teixeira is facing two charges for allegedly posting classified documents online. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has vowed to prevent future security leaks by any means necessary and ordered an intelligence access review. Tensions are running high between “Twitter Files” journalist Matt […]
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has vowed to take “any additional measures necessary” to safeguard against national security leaks and has ordered a review of intelligence access, he said during a press conference on Thursday. Austin’s comments came shortly after the FBI arrested 21-year-old Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira in connection with a major leak of dozens of highly sensitive documents relating […]
The U.S. military must prepare to confront China and prevent its communist regime from reshaping the international order in its image, a new memo from the secretary of defense says. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin wrote that communist China seeks to force the international community to acquiesce to its authoritarian demands and must be stopped. […]
The Austin Police Department (APD) is investigating a series of street racing “take overs” that occurred over the course of five hours on Saturday night, resulting in damaged police vehicles, onlookers throwing rocks and bottles, an injured officer, and fireworks setting spectators ablaze. “Last night’s street racing in Austin injured one APD officer and damaged […]
Shen Yun Performing Arts arrived in Austin, Texas during the first week of the year from Jan 6–8. “It was spectacular!” Siobhan Blackburn, owner of an air-conditioning company said the performance was a very moving experience. “I’ve never been moved so much by an artistic show before.” “It was beautiful,” said actress and singer Denis […]
